Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

Chris Barnes joins the Loaded Radio Podcast to dive into the new Six Feet Under album, the creative direction behind it, and what continues to drive him decades into his career. Barnes breaks down the writing and recording process, how his mindset has evolved, and why Six Feet Under still hits as hard as ever. From staying consistent to pushing forward in today's metal landscape, this is a focused...

In this episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold sits down for a heavy metal interview with Prika Amaral of Nervosa and Guernica Mancini of The Gems . This week's Loaded Radio Podcast is a  Women In Metal special featuring two powerful artists shaping modern heavy music. Nervosa founder Prika Amaral joins the show to talk about the band's upcoming thrash assault Slave Machine , while Gue...

Scott Penfold sits down with Crispin Earl of The Veer Union and Shane Lyons from Varials for a double-feature podcast episode that delivers insight, passion, and context around two standout heavy releases of 2026. Shane discusses Varials' new album Where The Light Leaves — which arrived on February 27 via Fearless Records — and his influences, including a particular guitarist from Lamb Of God and...

What Does Mike Hranica Reveal About Flowers And His Personal Transformation? In this week's Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike Hranica opens up in a raw, introspective conversation touching on The Devil Wears Prada's latest album Flowers , his changing worldview, and the personal evolution that continues to shape both his art and identity. Mike Hranica joins Loaded Radio for a revealing, unfiltered discus...

Biohazard guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei joins the Loaded Radio Podcast to discuss the band's first new album in years, Divided We Fall , why the record reflects a deeply fractured world, how the band's reunion reshaped their creative chemistry, touring with Sepultura, and his long-standing admiration for Type O Negative — including his openness to participating in a tribute to the late Peter...

Legendary bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley joins the Loaded Radio Podcast this week, addressing his exclusion from Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" concert and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction , reflecting on his work with Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde, and discussing new music. The episode also features host Scott Penfold breaking down the latest heavy metal news, includi...

The "Second Coming" of deathcore isn't just a trend—it's a hostile takeover. As giants like Whitechapel and Lorna Shore redefine the genre's boundaries, Ov Sulfur has emerged as the next definitive force with their sophomore tour-de-force, Endless . In this high-velocity episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast , I sit down with guitarist Chase Wilson to discuss creative bravery, the evolution of black...

The Evolution of Energy: Crystal Lake Singer John Centorrino Takes the Helm The global metalcore landscape is about to shift. This Friday, January 23, 2026 , the Japanese juggernauts Crystal Lake will release their highly anticipated new album, The Weight Of Sound . It is a record that doesn't just represent a new chapter for the band; it's a definitive statement of intent from their powerhouse vo...

The pioneers of True Norwegian Black Metal return. Attila Csihar joins The Loaded Radio Podcast to discuss mayhem's seventh studio album, Liturgy Of Death , arriving February 6, 2026. In this visceral interview, Attila reflects on the band's 40-year legacy of church burnings, murder, and the bleak reality of mortality.  There is "heavy," and then there is Mayhem . Sitting across from Attila Csihar...

For 15 years, Volumes has stood as a pillar of progressive metalcore, weathering lineup shifts and industry trends to amass over 167 million U.S. streams. Following the success of 2021's Happier? , the band returns with Mirror Touch , an album named after the rare synesthetic ability to feel others' physical pain—a metaphor for the band's deep connection with their audience. Check out the exclusiv...

Infected Rain is not just dropping a new album; they are entering a "Mutation Phase," and lead singer Lena Scissorhands is here to give Loaded Radio the raw, unfiltered details. On the latest  Loaded Radio Podcast , Lena confirms a new album is imminent, breaks down the chaotic energy of their upcoming 2026 co-headlining European and UK tour with Butcher Babies , and dives deep into her stunning n...

n a candid interview with Loaded Radio , Danko Jones discusses the band's new album, Leo Rising (out November 21, 2025), and his commitment to the "recording, touring, writing, repeat" process, which he calls his "page out of the Motörhead handbook." We dive deep into how he managed the geographically separated recording with John Calabrese and Rich Knox , the blistering guest solo by Marty Friedm...

Of Mice & Men have just dropped their ninth studio album, Another Miracle , and it is arguably their most personal record to date. In this week's episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast , frontman Aaron Pauley and drummer Tino Arteaga join us to discuss self-producing the new album, the launch of "Micespace," and why they refused to hire a big-name producer for this chapter of the band. If you have be...

Portland's metalcore titans Dying Wish have unleashed their monstrous new album, Flesh Stays Together . The album, produced by Will Putney ( Knocked Loose ), is a masterclass in brutality that solidifies the band's spot at the top of the genre. This week on the Loaded Radio Podcast , Scott sits down with frontwoman Emma Boster for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the creation of the new album,...

Avatar has dropped their tenth studio album, Don't Go In The Forest , which arrived back on October 31. Frontman Johannes Eckerström is adamant that this is not just "another album," but a "necessity" born from exploring "forbidden thoughts" and new sonic territory. The band is pushing their sonic limits with their "most clearly progressive parts ever" and even piano. We've got the man himself, Jo...

In a brand new, exclusive interview for the Halloween edition of the Loaded Radio podcast , Type O Negative co-founder and guitarist Kenny Hickey dropped two bombshells for the band's massive fanbase: A new Type O Negative live album, compiled from classic-era recordings featuring Peter Steele , is officially "in the works." "Active talks" for a potential Peter Steele tribute concert have been tak...

In the grand theater of heavy metal, moments arise when the tectonic plates of the genre shift, heralding the arrival of something monumental. This is one of those moments. This week, two of the most formidable forces in modern metal, Sweden's power metal titans Sabaton and Finland's melodic death metal masters Omnium Gatherum , are launching major campaigns with the announcement of highly anticip...

This week's Loaded Radio Podcast features exclusive interviews with Hayley Roughton , the dynamic vocalist of Texas metal band Gore. , and Drew Arnold , the bassist/guitarist for Ohio's brutal death metal unit Sanguisugabogg . Hayley Roughton discusses the intense emotional turmoil behind Gore. 's upcoming EP, If You Do Not Fear Me… , and breaks down the lead single, "Wrath," explaining how it ser...

This week's Loaded Radio podcast features an exclusive, in-depth conversation with Dave Davidson of technical death metal titans Revocation , discussing their new album, New Gods, New Masters . We also sit down with  Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky from the atmospheric doom duo Frayle to get the full story behind their latest release, Heretics & Lullabies . Both albums showcase a significant evolut...

On this episode of the Loaded Radio podcast , we dive into two major new album releases. We get the inside scoop from Tommy Giles Rogers of Between The Buried and Me on the band's first album as a four-piece, The Blue Nowhere , and hear from Burning Witches guitarist Courtney Cox about their latest, Inquisition . We're talking about the albums' concepts, new sounds, and their futures.

This week's Loaded Radio Podcast features a compelling discussion with two of modern metal's most innovative minds: Niklas Karlsson of Orbit Culture and Raoul Kerr of Bloodywood . Karlsson discusses the band's upcoming album Death Above Life , a record he describes as a "rebirth" that explores themes of change and letting go. Kerr provides insight into Bloodywood 's new album Nu Delhi , a vibrant...

Swedish death metal pioneers Unleashed unleash their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands , a blistering sonic assault discussed in a new interview with founder and frontman Johnny Hedlund . This episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast also features a conversation with Greg Kennelty of MetalInjection.net as he prepares to launch his new show, Embalmer Radio , exclusively on the Loaded Radio stream,...

The latest episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast features an exclusive interview with The Pretty Wild , the dynamic metalcore band fronted by sisters Jyl and Jules Wylde . The conversation delves into the band's history, their recent rise to prominence, and the exciting details of their upcoming debut album.

Get ready for an action-packed episode, Loaded Radio faithful! We're diving deep into the world of Volbeat with none other than Michael Poulsen himself, discussing their brand-new album God Of Angels Trust , his death metal project Asinhell , and the recent departure of Rob Caggiano . Later, Metal Injection 's head editor, Greg Kennelty , returns to the show to share his thoughts on the recent pas...

The Loaded Radio Podcast is back with another compelling episode, offering listeners an exclusive dive into the world of heavy music. This week, we bring you conversations with two pivotal figures in the scene: Ryan Kirby , the commanding vocalist of Fit For A King , and the ever-insightful Greg Kennelty from MetalInjection.net . Fit For A King's  Lonely God : A Deep Dive with Ryan Kirby Fit For A...